Festive photograph from the organizer’s site; year unspecified ↗Light up the Night 2026
Light up the Night 2026
- WHEN · New Zealand local time
- Event date: Confirmed
28 Nov 2026
28 Nov: food trucks 16:30; entertainment 17:00; tree lighting 21:15; finish unannounced - WHERE · Venue / route
- Baring Square East, in front of Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton
Map marks the venue or a representative route point - ADMISSION
- Free entry; food costs extra
What to expect
Ashburton hosts a free Christmas celebration in Baring Square East with live music, dance, Santa and elves. Food trucks open at 16:30, entertainment starts at 17:00 and the tree-lighting countdown is at 21:15.
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21:15 is the tree-lighting time, not an announced event finish. Venue is in front of Te Whare Whakatere library and civic centre. Entry is free, food costs extra; check website or Facebook for weather cancellations. Website photograph; year unspecified.
Primary source & latest arrangements ↗ Additional source ↗ Additional source ↗Checked 2026-11-05 · Check organizer updates before travelling. Recommendations are editorial judgments.